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NCSRC | CISO EXECUTIVE BRIEFINGS

Securing India’s Banking Ecosystem

Dark Web Intelligence, Data Protection & Cyber Resilience

Strengthening Trust. Protecting Financial Data. Building Cyber Resilience.

The National Cyber Security Research Council (NCSRC) presents an exclusive online executive briefing designed to address the evolving cybersecurity challenges facing India’s banking and financial services ecosystem.

As cyber threats become more sophisticated, financial institutions must strengthen their capabilities in dark web intelligence, customer data protection, fraud prevention, incident response, and cyber resilience. This executive briefing will bring together cybersecurity leaders and banking professionals to explore emerging risks, exchange insights, and discuss practical strategies for building a more secure and trusted financial ecosystem.

Event Details

  • Date: 26 October 2026 (Monday)
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM IST
  • Format: Online Executive Briefing
  • Duration: 60 minutes, as stated in the event poster
  • Session Format: Expert briefing and interactive discussion
  • Organiser: National Cyber Security Research Council (NCSRC)

About the Executive Briefing

India’s banking ecosystem is increasingly exposed to cyber threats, data breaches, digital fraud, third-party vulnerabilities, and risks originating from the dark web. Protecting financial infrastructure requires a proactive, intelligence-driven, and resilient cybersecurity strategy.

This executive briefing will focus on the critical security priorities of banking and financial services organisations, enabling senior leaders to better understand emerging threats, strengthen organisational preparedness, and support informed cybersecurity decision-making.

Key Discussion Areas

1. Dark Web Intelligence and Emerging Banking Threats

Explore emerging cyber threats, threat actors, dark web intelligence, and their implications for Indian banks and financial institutions.

2. Data Exposure, Customer Information Protection and Fraud Risks

Understand the risks associated with exposed customer information, data leakage, digital fraud, and strategies for safeguarding sensitive financial data.

3. Incident Response, Threat Detection and Cyber Resilience

Discuss approaches to improving threat detection, incident response readiness, security operations, and organisational resilience against cyberattacks.

4. Regulatory Readiness and Third-Party Risk

Examine cybersecurity compliance priorities, third-party risk management, supply-chain security, and the importance of strengthening governance and oversight.

5. CISO Roundtable Discussion and Key Takeaways

Participate in an interactive discussion covering peer insights, practical security strategies, leadership priorities, and actionable next steps for strengthening banking cybersecurity.

Who Should Attend?

This executive briefing is intended for senior decision-makers and cybersecurity professionals across the banking and financial services sector, including:

  • Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
  • Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
  • Chief Risk Officers
  • Security Operations Centre (SOC) Heads
  • Cybersecurity Leaders and Information Security Professionals
  • Banking and Financial Services Professionals
  • Risk, Compliance and Technology Leaders

Why Attend?

  • Gain insights into emerging cyber threats targeting the banking ecosystem.
  • Understand the role of dark web intelligence in proactive threat management.
  • Explore strategies to strengthen customer data protection and fraud prevention.
  • Enhance incident response preparedness and cyber resilience.
  • Discuss regulatory readiness and third-party cybersecurity risks.
  • Exchange perspectives with fellow cybersecurity and financial-sector leaders.

Building a More Secure and Trusted Financial India

Cybersecurity is fundamental to the stability, integrity, and trustworthiness of India's financial ecosystem. Through its CISO Executive Briefings, NCSRC seeks to encourage informed leadership, strengthen collaboration, and promote practical approaches to addressing emerging cybersecurity challenges.

Join the discussion and contribute to building a safer, more resilient, and trusted banking ecosystem.